Russia said on Saturday that its troops have captured the village of Novomykolaivka in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region. Moscow's defense ministry claimed the area was reached at the start of July, marking another move in a conflict that's been raging since 2022. 🗺️
But not everyone agrees. DeepState, an online battlefield map run by Ukrainian military analysts, still shows Novomykolaivka under Kyiv’s control. The discrepancy highlights how information can become another front line in modern warfare. 🔍
Currently, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory. Facing this, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin aims to "occupy all of Ukraine" and won’t stop until he has reached that goal—even if Kyiv offered to cede land. 🚨
On the diplomatic side, the Kremlin announced that peace negotiations with Kyiv are on "pause" after several failed attempts to find a diplomatic solution in recent months. With talks stalled, the risk of further escalation remains high. ⚖️
As the situation unfolds, young news enthusiasts, professionals, and travelers alike are watching closely. Will this claim reshape the frontline? And what’s next for peace talks? Stay tuned as we bring you updates from the ground. ✈️📰
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